What key is "Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep" in?

"Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep" by Irving Berlin is in the key of C with a tempo of 92 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Irving Berlin can I play here?

Try "MARIE", "A PRETTY GIRL IS LIKE A MELODY", "A COUPLE OF SWELLS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

When (Am)I’m

(Em)wor ried and (Fmaj7)I can’t (Em7)sleep, (C)I (Em7)count my bless ings in (Dm7)stead of (E7)sheep, and (Am)I

fall a (Am)sleep

(D7)count ing my (Dm7)bless ings.

When (Am)my

(Em)bank roll is (F)get ting (Em7)small, (C)I (Em7)think of when I had (Dm7)none at (E7)all, and (Am)I

fall a (Am)sleep

(D7)count ing my (Dm7)bless

(C)ings.

I (Ab)think a bout a (Bdim)nurs ’ry and I (Bbm7)pic ture (Eb7)cur ly (Ab6)heads,

and one by one I (G7)count them as they (C)slum ber (Fm6)in their (C)beds.

If (Am)you’re

(Em)wor ried and (F)you can’t (Em7)sleep, (C)just count your bless ings in (Dm7)stead of (E7)sheep, and (Am)you’ll

fall a sleep

(D7)count ing your (Dm7)bless

(C)ings.

When (Am)I’m

(Em)wor ried and (Fmaj7)I can’t (Em7)sleep, (C)I (Em7)count my bless ings in (Dm7)stead of (E7)sheep, and (Am)I

fall a (Am)sleep

(D7)count ing my (Dm7)bless ings.

When (Am)my

(Em)bank roll is (F)get ting (Em7)small, (C)I (Em7)think of when I had (Dm7)none at (E7)all, and (Am)I

fall a (Am)sleep

(D7)count ing my (Dm7)bless

(C)ings.

I (Ab)think a bout a (Bdim)nurs ’ry and I (Bbm7)pic ture (Eb7)cur ly (Ab6)heads,

and one by one I (G7)count them as they (C)slum ber (Fm6)in their (C)beds.

If (Am)you’re

(Em)wor ried and (F)you can’t (Em7)sleep, (C)just count your bless ings in (Dm7)stead of (E7)sheep, and (Am)you’ll

fall a sleep

(D7)count ing your (Dm7)bless

(C)ings.

When (Dm7)bless

(C)ings.

Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep by Irving Berlin

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 92 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep”

What key is "Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep" in?: "Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep" by Irving Berlin is in the key of C with a tempo of 92 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Irving Berlin can I play here?: Try "MARIE", "A PRETTY GIRL IS LIKE A MELODY", "A COUPLE OF SWELLS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.